FASET and Incoming Students

The new student orientation program for freshman and transfer students and their parent(s), guardian(s) or guest(s) is referred to as FASET which stands for:

  • Familiarization and
  • Adaptation to the
  • Surroundings and
  • Environs of
  • Tech

The FASET website offers a host of information for the incoming new students.

Information for Incoming Students

Frequently asked questions regarding registration.

General Math registration information.

See the AP Credit credit chart.

ACCUPLACER Placement Exam - Precalculus & College Algebra

For incoming students whose SAT/ACT scores are below the

  • 660/28 cutoff to take MATH 1551 standalone,
  • 620/26 cutoff to take MATH 1553/1554,
  • 590/25 cutoff to take MATH 1551+MATH 1499 together,
  • 570/24 cutoff to take MATH 1711/1712, or
  • 530/21 cutoff to take MATH 1113,

we are offering the ACCUPLACER exam to attempt to place into those classes. 

For Accuplacer exam: 

  • Each student may take the exam only once. 
  • Students should bring a laptop or tablet to the exam location.
  • Students may not bring any form of a calculator.
  • Bring your BuzzCard and writing implements.
  • Expectations in GT math courses may be different from the level of instruction you received in high school. Preparation and a strong conceptual understanding of the material are required in order to receive a passing grade. If you do not feel as if you have confidently learned the material of the course you are trying to test out of, we recommend that you take the course at GT.
  • Sample questions can be found on the ACCUPLACER website.

For all incoming Spring 2026 students: The ACCUPLACER will be offered

  • in person on January 11, 2026 from 3:00-5:00 PM or
  • online via Meazure Learning for a $28 fee. 

Students must register by 5:00 PM on January 9, 2026. Register here.

 

ACCUPLACER result placement:

280 or greater MATH 1551, 1553, 1554
260-279 MATH 1499+1551, MATH 1711, 1712
240-259 MATH 1113
239 or less MATH 1111/0999

Optional New Student Placement Mathematics Examinations

  • These exams are for incoming students only.
  • Please note that placement exams are representative of final exams administered in our GT mathematics courses. Thus, the expectations may be different from the level of instruction you received in high school. Preparation and a strong conceptual understanding of the material are required in order to receive a passing grade. If you do not feel as if you have confidently learned the material, we recommend that you take the course at GT.
  • For placement exams:
    • No additional materials are allowed, including calculators and notes. 
    • Bring your BuzzCard and pencils.
    • The department does not provide review materials.
  • Receiving a passing mark on one of these placement exams will grant credit for the associated course (e.g. passing the MATH 1551 placement exam grants credit for MATH 1551). 
  • This credit does not count toward the 9 credit limit for Advanced Standing Exams, does not count towards your GPA, and does not count towards your total completed hours at GT.

For Spring Transfer and New Spring Students: Optional New Student Placement exams will allow students to receive credit for MATH 1551, MATH 1552, MATH 1553, or MATH 1554.

  • The exams will be in-person on January 11, 2026 from 3:00-5:00 PM, the Sunday before Spring 2026 classes start.
  • The exams will be 2 hours in length. 
  • Students requiring two placement exams choose the following times:
    • January 11th (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM) for the first exam and January 12th (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) for the second.
    • If you only need one exam, the appropriate slot is January 11th, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. 
  • Students must register here by 5:00 pm on January 9, 2026.
  • Important: Students who attempt an New Student Placement Exam may not later attempt an Advanced Standing Exam for the same course. 

See the AP Credit credit chart.

 

MATH 1564 Information

MATH 1564, Linear Algebra with Abstract Vector Spaces is by invitation only. Permits will be issued to selected students. Application form.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Transfer credit information on the Transfer Equivalency Catalog, transfer credit evaluation policies, information on how to request transfer credit evaluations, and more. 

 

Mathematics Course Equivalencies

Course equivalencies between the Old Math Core and the New Math Core Fall 2015 and information on transfer credit courses such as MATH 1X51, 1X52, 1X53, 2X51, 2X52, MATH 15X1, 15X2, 1522, 17X1, 17X2, 24X1, or 24X3, etc.

 

Honors Courses

The School of Mathematics offers honors courses for freshmen and continuing students. Continue here.